THOMAS J RUSK EL

www.nacisd.org

504 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas J. Rusk Elementary is a public school located in Nacogdoches, Texas, serving as part of the Nacogdoches Independent School District. Situated on North Mound Street, the school is centrally located within the community and serves as a foundational institution for the district’s youngest learners. It is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth, literacy, and foundational educational skills in alignment with the district's broader mission to prepare students for future academic success.

As a part of the Nacogdoches ISD, the school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By focusing on essential core subjects and community engagement, Thomas J. Rusk Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students can develop both socially and academically. Families and community members interested in specific programs, school calendars, or enrollment procedures can find further details through the district’s official website at http://www.nacisd.org.

504

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS J RUSK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	341
Black	86
Asian	3
Two or More	12

Hispanic
341 (67.7 %)
Black
86 (17.1 %)
White
62 (12.3 %)
Two or More
12 (2.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NACOGDOCHES ISD
Phone:	(936)569-3100
Website:	http://www.nacisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 83